Kiwanis Youth Protection Guidelines Training for Kansas Kiwanis

Kiwanis Youth Protection Guidelines Training for Kansas Kiwanis District club members

Why this training? • Child abuse can happen anywhere. • Kiwanis youth programs have more than 300, 000 members. • Working with youth=trust. 10/2/2020 2

Why this training? Kiwanians should act with the highest standards of care 10/2/2020 3

Training objectives • • 10/2/2020 Understand Protect Identify Respond 4

Terms and background Click to edit Master title style • Youth Protection Guidelines history • Abuse o o o Emotional Physical Sexual • “Troubling behavior” 10/2/2020 5

The guidelines Education • Clubs must educate members annually. • Districts will have forums or workshops at conventions and conferences. 10/2/2020 6

The guidelines Chaperone • 21 years of age or older • Approved by school or agency to accompany youth at the event. 10/2/2020 7

The guidelines Criminal history background checks • Required of any Kiwanis advisor to SLP clubs. • Encouraged for all adults working or serving with Kiwanis youth • Clubs should have a policy. • Approved background checks shall be valid for no more than ten years. 10/2/2020 8

The guidelines Overnight stays • One adult for each 10 youth of the same gender. • Separate sleeping quarters 10/2/2020 9

The guidelines Transportation • Check local laws • Ask school about policies • Two adults in one vehicle (or “rule of threes”) 10/2/2020 10

The guidelines Medication Only allow with written permission of parent or guardian. 10/2/2020 11

The guidelines Alcohol/tobacco Refrain from using alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. 10/2/2020 12

The guidelines Reporting You must report if you: • Observe troubling behavior • Learn of illegal/unsafe situation A resource: National Child Abuse Hotline 10/2/2020 13

Important Numbers • National Child Abuse Hotline – 1 -800 -422 -4453 (www. childhelp. org) NOTE: This site has a list for all states. • Kansas Department for Children and Families (www. dcf. ks. gov)– 1 -800922 -5330 10/2/2020 14

Important Numbers • Kiwanis International Hotline 1 -800 -KIWANIS, ext. 298 (1 -800 -549 -2647, ext. 298) Email: protectouryouthhotline@kiwanis. org 10/2/2020 15

The guidelines Reporting In short: 1. “Reasonable person standard. ” 2. If participants or chaperones are not in immediate danger, contact school personnel first. 3. Emergency? Call local law enforcement immediately. 10/2/2020 16

The guidelines Personal information • Keep at least 3 years • Keep it confidential • When destroying, shred to keep confidentiality 10/2/2020 17

The guidelines Youth and social media • • • 10/2/2020 Adults should not initiate “friendships” or connections Interactions are public Other possible online interactions? 18

The guidelines Behavioral or health issues • Leave it to the professionals • Behavioral vs. personal: use good judgment • Where to find help for youth 10/2/2020 19

The guidelines When rules conflict Always follow the highest applicable standard. 10/2/2020 20

Best practices 10/2/2020 Click to edit Master title style • Background checks: every two years • Protection: rule of 3’s • Best vehicle choice: school or commercial • Reporting: follow the bylaws • Media: be helpful, but let the authorities be the authorities • Maintain confidentiality 21

The Guidelines If your club sponsors an Aktion Club • Consult the Aktion Club Member Guidelines, available online. • Kiwanis advisors to Aktion Clubs need an approved background check. 10/2/2020 22

The Guidelines If your club sponsors a CKI Club: • Best practices can still apply. • CKI members fall under the same background check policies as Kiwanians. • Kiwanis advisors to CKI clubs need an approved background check. 10/2/2020 23

Thank you for your attention and participation.